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Bonginhlanhla Secondary School

Public secondary school · Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Siyabuswa, Bonginhlanhla Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 68.6% pass rate.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Bonginhlanhla Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bonginhlanhla Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Siyabuswa. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

566
Learners
14
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Bonginhlanhla Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Bonginhlanhla Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 86 matric candidates from Bonginhlanhla Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 68.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023493265.3%
2024754357.3%
2025865968.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bonginhlanhla Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics23730.4%
Mathematical Literacy524280.8%
Physical Sciences231147.8%
Life Sciences231147.8%
Business Studies523567.3%
Economics522140.4%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 566; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 68.6%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 566; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 68.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 566; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 68.6%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

Zooming into Siyabuswa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School.

  • Kabenziwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,416 learners against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 566; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 68.6%.
  • Mareleng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School, 1,151 compared with 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,036 learners against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 848 learners against Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's 566; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bonginhlanhla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1418 Siyabuswa 'A', Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa , 472
Postal
Po Box 519 Siyabuswa Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
013 973 0421
EMIS number
800001396
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonginhlanhla Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bonginhlanhla Secondary School directly, on 013 973 0421, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonginhlanhla Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bonginhlanhla Secondary School the best school in Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68.6% is lower than KWANDEBELE SCIENCE COMBINED SCHOOL's 96.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Siyabuswa besides Bonginhlanhla Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bonginhlanhla Secondary School?
Bonginhlanhla Secondary School reported 566 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bonginhlanhla Secondary School?
Yes, Bonginhlanhla Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's matric results like?
Bonginhlanhla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.6%, in 2025. That's up from 65.3% in 2023.
Is Bonginhlanhla Secondary School a public or private school?
Bonginhlanhla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bonginhlanhla Secondary School?
You can call 013 973 0421. It is located at 1418 Siyabuswa 'A', Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa , 472.
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